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Excessive parathyroid hormone (hyperparathyroidism) may lead to the following: a

ID: 101072 • Letter: E

Question

Excessive parathyroid hormone (hyperparathyroidism) may lead to the following: a) Hypercalcemia b) Hypocalcemia c) Hypophosphatemia d) A and C e) B and C Lack of parathyroid hormone secretion (hypoparathyroidism) may lead to the following: a) Hypercalcemia b) Hypocalcemia c) Hypophosphatemia d) A and C e) B and C A 40-year-old female patient had polydipsia and polyuria during a state of dehydration. Lab results revealed normal glucose and electrolyte blood levels. Glycosuria was not noted in the urinalysis. Patient had a lack of the following hormone: a) Antidiuretic Hormone b) Aldosterone c) Erythropoietin d) Insulin e) None of the Above Patient in question #61 had the following disorder: a) Diabetes Insipidus b) Diabetes Mellitus c) Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone d) Hyperaldosteronism (Excessive Secretion of Aldosterone) e) Hypoaldosteronism (Decreased Secretion of Aldosterone) A 40-year-old female patient had polydipsia and polyuria d

Explanation / Answer

Answer:

13). d. A and C

The excessive secretion of parathyroid hormone leads to increased blood levels of calcium (hypercalcemia) and decreased levels of blood phosphorus (hypophosphatemia).

14). e. B and C

The lack of parathyroid hormone leads to decreased blood levels of calcium (hypocalcemia) and increased levels of blood phosphorus (hyperphosphatemia).

15). d. Insulin